A DUI conviction—even from another country—can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada, impacting your ability to obtain a visa, electronic travel authorization (eTA), or cross the Canadian border. In this blog post, we break down what criminal inadmissibility means in the context of Canadian immigration law and explain how foreign DUI offences are assessed based on their Canadian equivalent.

We explore the three main pathways to overcome inadmissibility:

• Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

• Deemed Rehabilitation

• Criminal Rehabilitation

You’ll also learn about the role of Legal Opinion Letters, how recent changes to impaired driving laws affect eligibility, and what steps to take if you’re facing a pending DUI charge. If you're planning to visit or immigrate to Canada and have a DUI on your record, this blog provides essential information to help you understand your options and avoid complications at the border.